LAS VEGAS and RENO, NEV. – Effective November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2026, the Commission on Construction Education (CCE) welcomed the appointments of Bryce Clutts and Sean Stewart by Governor Joe Lombardo. “The Commission on Construction Education is pleased to have Bryce Clutts and Sean Stewart join our efforts to distribute grant funding for education and training … [Read more...] about Commission on Construction Education Welcomes Two New Members Appointed by Governor Lombardo
Nevada State Contractors Board
Over $223K Awarded in Construction Education Grants by Commission on Construction Education
The Commission on Construction Education awarded a total of $223,649 from the Construction Education Account to three applicants at its November 8, 2023, meeting for various construction education-related programs. The awards include: · $128,549 to the Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education, obo UNLV to organize and hold multiple six-week statewide … [Read more...] about Over $223K Awarded in Construction Education Grants by Commission on Construction Education
Contractors Board Joins National Enforcement Initiative Focused on Unlicensed Contracting Activities
In support of its ongoing mission to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and promote integrity and professionalism in the construction industry, the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) joined 12 states in a national enforcement effort led by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) to combat unlicensed construction … [Read more...] about Contractors Board Joins National Enforcement Initiative Focused on Unlicensed Contracting Activities
How Do You Measure Success?
“If I am happy when I wake up in the morning, I know I had a successful day yesterday. If I continue ending each day happy, I know I chose the right career.” Scott Donaghe | Senior Associate, Avison Young “In the non-profit world, success is measured by the number of lives we are changing. When we know we have helped to improve the graduation rates for the schools we work … [Read more...] about How Do You Measure Success?
Commercial Builders: The Rebound and the Growing Pains
Whereas Nevada’s commercial construction industry was all but dead five years ago, today it’s alive, with activity edging up. “We are finally in a period of growth. A lot more work is happening,” said Mac Bybee, president, Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC), Nevada Chapter, a statewide trade association that provides training, apprenticeship programs, government … [Read more...] about Commercial Builders: The Rebound and the Growing Pains
What Changes do you Expect 2016 to Bring for Nevada?
“Nevada should expect continued economic strengthening, especially from new construction developments, a rise in our national education ranking, massive turnover in the Legislature and legalized recreational marijuana in 2016.” Erica Harvey | Director of Operations, Radman Hospitality “2016 is going to be great for Southern Nevada. Thanks to the ego-humbling recession, we … [Read more...] about What Changes do you Expect 2016 to Bring for Nevada?
On the Rise: Commercial Building Rebounds
For the first time since 2007, when the recession decimated their industry, commercial builders in Nevada believe the industry is finally snapping back. “The recovery is slower than anybody wanted it to be, but the good news is that it is recovering,” says Ray Sedey, executive vice president of McCarthy Building Companies in Las Vegas. “Construction is recovering, but we’re … [Read more...] about On the Rise: Commercial Building Rebounds